Mad Money 08/17/26 | Audio Only

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 17, 2026 at 23:51  |  42:35  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money

Summary

Jim Cramer discusses the massive run in memory stocks, arguing that new business models and long-term agreements justify their valuations. He also takes a deep dive into Airbnb's recent quarter, highlighting its successful integration of AI despite valuation concerns. Finally, Cramer answers viewer questions on a variety of stocks and warns that geopolitical tensions keeping oil prices high will continue to pressure the broader market.

  • Memory makers like Micron and Seagate are benefiting from secular data center demand.
  • Cisco's post-earnings negativity presents a buying opportunity.
  • Airbnb is using AI to reduce costs and improve its platform, though the stock remains expensive.
  • ExlService and MakeMyTrip face ongoing AI displacement worries.
  • Speculative names like NVE Corporation offer high-risk, high-reward potential.
  • Geopolitical tensions and high oil prices are driving up interest rates, pressuring equities.
Ideas
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 1:07
Memory makers are locking in huge margins.
Memory and data storage companies have adopted new business models with long-term agreements that lock in huge gross margins, and they are no longer overbuilding. Most are returning capital through buybacks, and they trade at cheap multiples relative to their growth.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 7:06
Negative sentiment creates a buying opportunity.
The negative sentiment and weaker guidance following Cisco's earnings report actually present a buying opportunity.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 8:47
Buy the stock on a pullback.
While Honeywell Aerospace has struggled, the core business is performing well under current management, making it a buy if the stock pulls back to $220.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 9:39
A solid order book drives strong growth.
The company is positioned for a very strong year driven by an incredibly solid order book.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 10:08
Excellent quarter solidifies long-term growth prospects.
While short-term profit-taking is understandable after a parabolic spike, the company's excellent quarter solidifies it as a strong long-term holding.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 11:05
The stock is cheap at current multiples.
Despite concerns over a recent acquisition, the company is performing well and the stock remains too cheap at 20 times earnings.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 12:33
Great company but too expensive to chase.
The company reported a stellar quarter with accelerating growth and is successfully using AI to reduce costs and improve its product, but the stock is too expensive to chase at 34 times forward earnings.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 20:01
Sell the bounce due to AI risks.
Despite a recent earnings beat, the company faces an uphill battle against AI displacement worries, making the recent 40% bounce a terrific opportunity to sell.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 21:10
AI worries and high valuation limit upside.
The stock has been beaten down by AI displacement worries and is no longer cheap at 33 times earnings, making it less attractive than its peers.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 21:54
These travel agents offer better relative value.
For investors wanting to bet on online travel agents overcoming AI competition, these companies offer much better value and consistency than their peers.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 22:04
Unprofitable company is too risky to own.
The company remains unprofitable eight years after its IPO and recently reported another money-losing quarter, making it too risky for this stage of the market.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 23:00
New product drives profitable speculative growth opportunity.
This small spintronics company is surprisingly profitable and experiencing a major breakout thanks to strong sales of a new magnetic switch sensor, making it an interesting speculative buy.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 24:22
Headline risks and poor earnings warrant caution.
The company has a sordid history, faces headline risk over its products being used by the Russian military, and recently reported a heinous quarter.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 33:18
Great long-term stock at a reasonable valuation.
The company is a great long-term stock that is currently turning a corner and trades at a reasonable 22 times earnings.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 34:03
Positive analyst targets and a solid yield.
The stock is receiving positive analyst recommendations with rising price targets and offers a solid 3.25% yield.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 34:44
Great long-term robotics play with chart risks.
The company is a great long-term robotics play, but investors should buy slowly due to its currently ugly stock chart.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 35:34
Profitable company succeeding in a tough space.
Although neurological issues are a tough space, the company is profitable and does a good job with its formulations.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 37:01
Low valuation compensates for slower growth segments.
Despite having a slower-growing segment, the stock is very inexpensive at 10 times earnings, which compensates for its issues.
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Speakers: Jim Cramer  · Tickers: SNDK, STX, WDC, MU, CSCO, HON, VRT, MSFT, ABT, ABNB, EXLS, MMYT, EXPE, BKNG, ESTA, NVEC, UI, UBER, SKT, ROK, NBIX, AMKR